BMW 3 series 2012 vs Volvo S60 2013
| Gearbox: | Automatic | Automatic | |
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| Engine: | 2.0 Diesel | 2.0 Diesel | |
Performance | |||
| Power: | 184 HP | 163 HP | |
| Torque: | 380 NM | 400 NM | |
| Acceleration 0-100 km/h: | 7.6 seconds | 9.2 seconds | |
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BMW 3 series is more dynamic to drive. BMW 3 series engine produces 21 HP more power than Volvo S60, but torque is 20 NM less than Volvo S60. Thanks to more power BMW 3 series reaches 100 km/h speed 1.6 seconds faster. | |||
Fuel consumption | |||
| Fuel consumption (l/100km): | 4.4 | 4.8 | |
| Real fuel consumption: | 6.3 l/100km | 7.2 l/100km | |
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The BMW 3 series is a better choice when it comes to fuel economy. By specification BMW 3 series consumes 0.4 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60, which means that by driving the BMW 3 series over 15,000 km in a year you can save 60 litres of fuel. By comparing actual fuel consumption based on user reports, BMW 3 series consumes 0.9 litres less fuel per 100 km than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Fuel tank capacity: | 57 litres | 67 litres | |
| Full fuel tank distance: | 1290 km in combined cycle | 1390 km in combined cycle | |
| 1460 km on highway | 1630 km on highway | ||
| 900 km with real consumption | 930 km with real consumption | ||
| Volvo S60 gets more mileage on one fuel tank. | |||
| Read the article "Fuel Efficiency: How to Reduce Fuel Consumption" to learn more about fuel economy. | |||
Drive type | |||
| Wheel drive type: | Rear wheel drive (RWD) | Front wheel drive (FWD) | |
| Ground clearance: | 140 mm (5.5 inches) | 136 mm (5.4 inches) | |
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Dimensions | |||
| Length: | 4.62 m | 4.63 m | |
| Width: | 1.81 m | 1.87 m | |
| Height: | 1.43 m | 1.48 m | |
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BMW 3 series is smaller. BMW 3 series and Volvo S60 are practically the same length. | |||
| Trunk capacity: | 480 litres | 380 litres | |
| Trunk max capacity: with rear seats folded down, if possible |
no data | 1749 litres | |
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BMW 3 series has more luggage capacity. BMW 3 series has 100 litres more trunk space than the Volvo S60. | |||
| Turning diameter: | 11.3 meters | 11.3 meters | |
| Gross weight: | 1`980 kg | 2`110 kg | |
| Net weight: | 1`430 kg | 1`667 kg | |
| Load capacity: | 550 kg | 443 kg | |
| BMW 3 series load capacity (permitted cargo and passenger weight) is par apmēram 19 procentiem more than Volvo S60. Therefore, BMW 3 series is more suitable for longer family trips or transporting heavier loads. | |||
| Safety: | no data | ||
| Quality: | below average | above average | |
| Volvo S60 has fewer problems. According to annual technical inspection data BMW 3 series has serious deffects in 35 percent more cases than Volvo S60, so Volvo S60 quality is probably significantly better | |||
| Average price (€): | 10 600 | 9600 | |
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